The thymus gland
A)is typically larger in children.
B)is an endocrine gland.
C)is seen posterior to the manubrium on axial CT images.
D)All of the above

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The thymus gland is typically larger in children and gradually atrophies with age, it functions as an endocrine gland by producing thymosin which plays a role in the immune system, and it is located in the anterior mediastinum, thus seen posterior to the manubrium on axial CT images.

The Thymus Gland